Apple-Cherry Shortcake
Take summertime shortcake, add spice, and top with warm apples and cherries to add a new twist to a favorite dessert.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup butter
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1 beaten egg
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2/3 cup milk
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Apple-Cherry Filling (see recipe below)
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3/4 to 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
Directions
1.
For the shortcake: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Cut in butter to resemble coarse crumbs. Mix egg and milk; stir to just moisten.
2.
Spread batter into a greased 8x1-1/2-inch round baking pan. Bake in a 450 degree F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Split into 2 layers.
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Prepare filling. Spoon half of the warm filling and some whipped cream over first layer. Top with the second layer, the remaining filling and cream. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.
Apple-Cherry Filling
In a saucepan, combine one 21-ounce can apple pie filling and 1 cup frozen tart red cherries. Cook and stir the mixture till heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Nutrition information
Calories 420, Total Fat 21 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 333 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fiber 1 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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